Pharmaceutical study of Shilajatu Processed in different media

Authors

  • Richa Pathak IMS, BHU
  • Singh R S
  • Neeraj Kumar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v3i4.215

Keywords:

Shilajatu, Gomutra, guduchi kwatha, triphala kwatha

Abstract

Shilajatu is considered one of the wonderful medicines of Ayurveda. Neither a plant nor animal substance, it is a mineral pitch that oozes from the rocks of Himalayas, as they become warm in the summer month.  Shilajatu is a blackish brown exudation of variable consistency found in the serene surroundings of Himalayas. It is composed of humus and organic plant material that has been compressed by layers of rock mixed with microbial metabolites. Crude shilajatu was collected from Prem nagar Ashram, Haridwar and pure shilajatu was extracted from it by two methods i.e. water and gomutra. Water extracted shilajatu was subjected to shodhan by triphala kwatha and guduchi kwatha then  it is used for experimental study. Gomutra extracted shilajatu was used in experimental study without any processing. Yield of Shiajatu using Gomutra was 38.5% and shilajatu using water was 37.7% shilajatu. After shodhan  with triphala kwatha gain in weight of shilajatu was 51% and in guduchi kwatha weight was increased by 38%.

Author Biography

Richa Pathak, IMS, BHU

Rasa Shastra

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Published

31-12-2012

How to Cite

Pathak, R., S, S. R., & Kumar, N. (2012). Pharmaceutical study of Shilajatu Processed in different media. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 3(4). https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v3i4.215

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2012): October - December 2012

Section

Research Articles

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